These Hot ‘n' Spicy Chicken Wings feature crispy fried wings tossed in a buttery hot sauce glaze and served alongside a rich homemade blue cheese dip. The combination of fiery heat and cool creamy flavor creates the perfect balance that has made Buffalo-style wings a timeless favorite.
Flavor Profile
Spicy, tangy, buttery, creamy, savory
Equipment Needed
Small mixing bowl
Heavy saucepan or deep fryer
Deep-fry thermometer
Paper towel-lined tray
Whisk
Sharp knife
Tongs
Measuring cups and spoons
Serving platter
Ingredients
For the Blue Cheese Dip
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
For the Chicken Wings
12 chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes, tips removed
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ketchup
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Celery sticks, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Blue Cheese Dip.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, parsley, green onions, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and blue cheese.
- Mix until well blended.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Separate the chicken wings into flats and drumettes and remove the tips.
- Pat the wings dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Heat approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (177°C).
- Fry the wings in batches for about 6 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the wings and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, ketchup, and hot pepper sauce.
- Place the cooked wings in a large bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the wings.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and the chilled blue cheese dip.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Increase the hot pepper sauce for additional heat.
Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture for a spicier version.
Serve with extra hot sauce on the side.
Make-Ahead Tips
The blue cheese dip can be prepared up to 2 days in advance.
The wings may be fried ahead of time and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven before tossing with the sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and extra blue cheese dressing.
Pair with fries, onion rings, or potato wedges.
Excellent for game-day gatherings, sports parties, and tailgating events.
HOT ‘N' SPICY CHICKEN WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE (Classic Buffalo Heat with a Cool Creamy Finish)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, parsley, green onions, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and blue cheese.
- Mix until well blended.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Pat the wings dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Heat approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (177°C).
- Fry the wings in batches for about 6 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the wings and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, ketchup, and hot pepper sauce.
- Place the cooked wings in a large bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the wings.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and the chilled blue cheese dip.
Nutrition
Notes
Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture for a spicier version.
Serve with extra hot sauce on the side. Make-Ahead Tips The blue cheese dip can be prepared up to 2 days in advance.
The wings may be fried ahead of time and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven before tossing with the sauce. Serving Suggestions Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and extra blue cheese dressing.
Pair with fries, onion rings, or potato wedges.
Excellent for game-day gatherings, sports parties, and tailgating events.
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Inspired by traditional Buffalo-style wings served with homemade blue cheese dressing and crisp celery sticks.
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Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories: 485
Protein: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fat: 42 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg
Sodium: 620 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 1 g
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: None
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 wing pieces
Difficulty: Easy
